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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,095.20, 708,142.80 and 425,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,095.20, 708,142.80 and 425,439.20 is: 638,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,095.20 : 708,142.80 = 425,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,095.20/708,142.80 = 425,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,095.20x = 708,142.80 × 425,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,095.20x = 301,271,706,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,271,706,317.76/472,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,158.80

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